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polite
adjective
(po-lite)
marked by refinement in taste and manners
Synonyms:
civilised
,
civilized
,
cultivated
,
cultured
,
genteel
,
Examples:
Polite society.
polite
adjective
(po-lite)
not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
Synonyms:
civil
,
polite
adjective
(po-lite)
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
Antonyms:
impolite
,
Words Related to
polite
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courteous
,
mannerly
,
gracious
,
genteel
,
civilized
,
cultured
,
nice
,
civil
,
cultivated
,
refined
,
well-mannered
,
rude
,
cordial
,
amiable
,
gentle
,
deferential
,
neighborly
,
friendly
,
forgiving
,
indulgent
,
sweet
,
polished
,
noble
,
warm
,
smooth
,
educated
,
lenient
,
decent
,
delicate
,
gallant
,
friends
,
sensitive
,
civilised
,
bright
,
courtesy
,
poli
,
poly
,
well-behaved
,
respectful
,
mannered
,
considerate
,
gentlemanly
,
tactful
,
personable
,
chatty
,
impolite
,
businesslike
,
affable
,
thoughtful
,
talkative
,
attentive
,
congenial
,
sarcastic
,
cheerful
,
jovial
,
forthright
,
easygoing
,
affectionate
,
approachable
,
sociable
,
pleasant
,
decorous
,
punctual
,
unassuming
,
sincere
,
brusque
,
unpretentious
,
apologetic
,
solicitous
,
conscientious
,
honest
,
eloquent
,
dutiful
,
empathetic
,
likeable
,
curt
,
genial
,
condescending
,
unrude
,
humble
,
gregarious
,
jocular
,
unexcitable
,
pushy
,
accostable
,
impertinent
,
levelheaded
,
standoffish
,
charming
,
surly
,
snippy
,
glib
,
studious
,
snide
,
stoic
,
discreet
,
unquotable
,
erudite
,
quiet
,
undemonstrative
,
polite
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